One steamy morning in the summer of 1950, Mary and Frank Littell-with their two young sons in tow-left America for a small working-class town in the South of France, where they spent one hilarious, unforgettable year. Filled with fascinating details of expatriate life, French Impressions is a riveting account of their (mis)adventures abroad.
Chester,a wild horse who wants to be tame,comes to the city looking for a home.'Reading for fun:the artist's sense of pacing makes this book race along.’ —Saturday Review.
To the doctors and nurses who work there, EastSide General is more than just a busy New York hospital. Beneath the efficient routine lies a tangle of complex, unresolved emotions. And wHnen the ambulance brings in two criticalburn cases - men charred beyond recognition by exposure to radio-active matter - there begins a crisis which theatens to engulf the entire hospital……
Become an expert about the well-known and not-so-well-known facts of Washington! This engaging book is filled with informative tidbits on the history, culture, people, and places of the fascinating Evergreen State. You ll discover: - What Washington city elects an official grouch every year - What started the Spokane fire of 1889 - For what wrongdoing the first automobile owner on Clark County was cited for - And much more! Ideal for a variety of settings home, school, office, parties, and more this exciting book will provide hours of entertainment and education. Sure to be a fast favorite!
